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Woman in Astronomy: Annie Jump Cannon
Breezy Ocaña Flaquer, PhD
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(28)
In this one time STEAM class, we will discuss a remarkable woman astronomer, Annie Jump Cannon. Although we will briefly talk about her life, we will concentrate mostly on her main contribution to astronomy.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
*** All my classes are available in Spanish upon request *** In this one time class, students will meet Annie Jump Cannon. She was an astronomer, and her contribution is still important for astronomers today. Her main contribution, and the one we will discuss in class, is how to classify stars. In the process of understanding this, students will learn about what spectroscopy is, what is a rainbow, what kind of star is our Sun. All of this will be explained in a language accesible to...
Ph. D. in Astrophysics - Astrophysics/Astronomy Communicator/Educator/Adjunct at the San Diego University volunteering on a number of community projects that promote a mindful STEAM curriculum. I also homeschool my three children, and I am personally active internationally offering workshops to both children, adults and teachers.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(28)
I am an adjunct professor at San Diego State University and I teach Astronomy/Astrophysics courses. This is my passion and life long carrier (I hold a PhD in Astrophysics). It is what I know best, but it is also related or relatable to any other...
Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-3 learners per class
